FINALIST for the Subaru Prize for Excellence in Science Books
“This book shows that chemistry is not just relevant to life;
it’s really, really interesting.â€â€”Foreword Reviews, STARRED
review A perfect book for readers of The Physics of Everyday Things
and Storm in a Teacup Have you ever wondered why your alarm clock
sends you spiraling? Or how toothpaste works on your teeth? Why do
cakes and cookies sometimes turn out dry? (Hint: you may not be
adding enough sugar.) In Chemistry for Breakfast, award-winning
chemist and science communicator Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim reveals the
amazing chemistry behind everyday things (like baking and
toothpaste) and not-so-everyday things (like space travel). With a
relatable, funny, and conversational style, she explains essential
chemical processes everyone should know—and turns the ordinary
into extraordinary. Over the course of a single day, Mai shows us
that chemistry is everywhere: we just have to look for it. In the
morning, her partner’s much-too-loud alarm prompts a deep dive
into biological clocks, fight-or-flight responses, and
melatonin’s role in making us sleepy. Before heading to the lab,
she explains how the stress hormone cortisol helps wake us up, and
brews her morning coffee with a side of heat conduction and states
of matter. Mai continues her day with explainers of cell phone
technology, food preservation, body odor, baking, the effects of
alcohol, and the chemistry behind the expression “love drunk.â€
All the while, she shows us what it’s really like to be a working
chemist, and fights against the stereotype of a nerd playing with
test tubes in a lab coat. Filled with charming illustrations,
laughter, and plenty of surprises, Chemistry for Breakfast is a
perfect book for anyone who wants to deepen their understanding of
chemistry without having prior knowledge of the science. With Mai
as your guide, you’ll find something fascinating everywhere
around you.
General
| Imprint: |
Greystone Books,Canada
|
| Country of origin: |
Canada |
| Release date: |
August 2022 |
| Authors: |
Mai Thi Nguyen-Kim
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| Illustrators: |
claire Lenkova
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| Dimensions: |
215 x 139 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback
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| Pages: |
240 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-77840-032-2 |
| Categories: |
Books
Promotions
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| LSN: |
1-77840-032-9 |
| Barcode: |
9781778400322 |
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